pspan stylefont-size 14ptDeWitt Fire welcomed our brothers and sisters from DeWitt Police East Syracuse Fire Manlius amp Fayetteville Fire Departments for our annual observnace and remembrancenbspof the September 11 terrorist attacks.nbspOn that day 343 brother firefighters were killed in the line of duty at the World Trade Center.spanpdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptspan stylefont-size 14ptIn early 2002 the DeWitt Fire District and Dewitt Fire Department retired badge number 343 in honor of those brothers of the FDNY.nbsp As part of our continued remembrance as an organization September 11 Memorial flags are being flown at the firenbspstation and each apparatusnbspbears a commemorative emblem.spandivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptspan stylefont-size 14ptEach year we reflect on the events of September 11 2001 when our nation was attacked by terrorists.nbsp The overwhelming patriotism and pride that followed this event has faded for many while the pain and loss that others experienced continues daily.nbsp It is important for us all and especially as emergency services personnel to remember the sacrifice that was made by the responders that day and all of the victims of the senseless attack.spandiv
